Reducing the Destructiveness of Wildfires: Promoting Defensible Space in California

Sep 30, 2021 - This could include walking around the home with the homeowner and visually identifying risks to the property, including violations of state defensible space requirements, as well as the failure to follow other best practices —such as home hardening.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4457

The 2020-21 Budget: Governor's Wildfire-Related Proposals

Feb 21, 2020 - Each of these challenges contributes to making it less likely that the best strategies for reducing wildfire risks are implemented. Potential for Inefficient Allocation of Resources and Broader Consequences.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4172

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision $1,137 $465 Note: This reflects our best understanding as of May 15, 2021; however, we are still receiving information from the administration about these proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/2

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision $2,099 $510 Note: This reflects our best understanding as of May 15, 2021; however, we are still receiving information from the administration about these proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/5

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision $ 2,990 $217 Note: This reflects our best understanding as of May 15, 2021; however, we are still receiving information from the administration about these proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/6

The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision

May 17, 2021 - The 2021-22 Budget: Initial Comments on the Governor’s May Revision $7,246.0 $157.1 Note: This reflects our best understanding as of May 15, 2021; however, we are still receiving information from the administration about these proposals.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4432/7

Assessing California’s Climate Policies—Cap-and-Trade Reauthorization

May 7, 2025 - In general, the best way to do so would be to fund GHG ‑reduction activities that are outside of the capped sectors, such as related to natural and working lands and landfills. This is because the cap does not otherwise limit emissions from these  sources.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/5042

The 2023-24 Budget: Improving Legislative Oversight of CalFire’s Emergency Fire Protection Budget

May 1, 2023 - Adopted Budget Amount Should Reflect Best Estimate of Expenditures. The budget, as passed by the Legislature and signed by the Governor, should represent a realistic estimate or “best guess ” of the expected costs of wildfire protection in the relevant fiscal year, both from the General Fund and funded through reimbursements.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4765

The 2012–13 Budget: Cap–and–Trade Auction Revenues [Publication Details]

Feb 16, 2012 - Since the Legislature will need to decide which General Fund costs to offset as part of the 2012-13 budget process, such decisions are best made this spring. In addition, the Legislature will need to begin the process of determining how effectively to allocate the remaining auction revenues on new or expanded programs.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/2563

The 2022-23 Budget: Office of Planning and Research Budget Proposals

Feb 9, 2022 - Beyond awarding grants for new online courses, state law allows CELL to undertake other actions to support instructional best practices, such as supporting faculty professional deve lopment and developing a “best of ” library of online materials.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/4523